Vladimir Putin, Russia’s leader since 2000 and former KGB agent, aims to run in the 2024 presidential election after starting his political career in Saint Petersburg’s administration. In 1999, he rose to Prime Minister under Boris Yeltsin, then became acting President, leading to his first term in 2000. After two terms, he served as Prime […]
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